While Bev was hypnotized,her therapist suggested that during the next several days she would have a strong desire to eat well-balanced meals.The therapist was apparently making use of
A) extrasensory perception.
B) posthypnotic suggestion.
C) the McGurk effect.
D) synesthesia.

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The therapist was using posthypnotic suggestion, which is a suggestion made during hypnosis that is intended to be carried out after the person is no longer hypnotized. In this case, the suggestion was for Bev to have a strong desire to eat well-balanced meals in the days following her hypnosis session. This is a common technique used by hypnotherapists to help clients modify their behaviors or habits.

While Bev Was Hypnotized,her Therapist Suggested That During the Next